LV Blog and N&E Friday Flyer covering the wards of Brighouse, Elland, Greetland and Stainland, & Lightcliffe and Rastrick LV Friday Flyer – 31 July 2020 Email: [email protected] Web: www.calderdalelowervalley.com The Friday Flyer is a weekly round-up of news and what’s on in the Lower Valley. We hope you will find this informative and useful. Let us know what you think!

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New Lockdown restrictions from 31st July 2020 In response to an outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in parts of , East Lancashire and Greater Manchester. In order to control this, restrictions have been put into place. Here is what you need to know if you live, work or travel within these regions. More information

Reimagining Communities North Halifax Partnership is holding conversations with as many people in the community as possible to understand how the Covid-19 crisis has impacted locally, and we’re inviting you to have these conversations too with your own family, friends or neighbours and share them with us. Share your views

Disability Partnership Calderdale Newsletter 31st July The latest weekly Disability Partnership Calderdale e-newsletter talks about the new lockdown restrictions, face masks and the shoppers survey. Read newsletter

Keep Moving, Feel Better. With the Government placing local restrictions on Calderdale it’s more important than ever to keep active – to stay physically and mentally well. Here are some ideas to get you moving, don’t worry if you can’t do them all: Read here

SureStart Children’s Centres Summer Family activities Have a look at the fantastic family activities we have available at our centres over the summer—Please remember you must book your place in advance! Book here

VSI Alliance Update July 29, 2020 List of useful information and announcements for individuals and groups by the VSI Alliance. Read here

VSI Alliance: Reopening your Building FAQ and checklist This guidance sets out some FAQs to help community groups, charities, social enterprises and venues prepare to re-open safely. Read it here

Grow Big Family learning movie – Make your own Play Dough! We’re excited to be able to share with you a web link to our first family learning movie. We decided to go with a firm favourite – play dough. See it here

Arts and Crafts for Wellbeing Zoom sessions from Healthy Minds Healthy Minds are providing online Arts and Crafts session via Zoom. No experience is necessary, just the willingness to have a go! Join us in a friendly, supportive environment. Join us!

Time Out helpline for 10 – 19 year old now even more accessible Time Out, the Healthy Minds helpline for 10 to 19 year old children and young adults now offers a text service. This number comes in addition to their existing helpline. Find out more

Have your say on plans for Elland Station and access Calderdale Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) on developing plans to build a new rail station in Elland and they would love to hear your feedback on the latest proposals. Share your views

West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert #17 24.07.2020 As the Covid-19 lockdown eases this alert will be reduced to monthly issues. This alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. Read it here

NCS Programme 2020 The Keep Good Programme is all about getting our Young People together and getting them to use and enhance skills on a Programme that will help our community in the Calderdale area and help them gain skills by volunteering and getting there local community back up and running. Read more

Get Involved / Have Your Say

VSI Alliance – Calderdale VCSE Mental Health Impact Survey Coronavirus, social distancing, hospitality venues and shielding The following information may be useful if you need to understand the present situation with Coronavirus. Read here

Shielding To Pause on 1st August – What Does This Mean? From 1 August, the government will pause shielding unless the transmission of COVID-19 in the community starts to rise significantly. This means that the government will no longer be advising you to shield. The support from the National Shielding Service of free food parcels, medicine deliveries and care will stop… read more…

Outbreak Prevention and Control Plan from Calderdale Council June 2020 All local Authorities have been asked to develop Outbreak Prevention and Control Plans by the end of June 2020 and you can read Calderdale’s plan here. It is intended to operate for the next 18 months, with a formal review in June 2021. Read plan

Can You Help Deliver Physical Activities in Our Local Parks? Lots more people have been telling us that they don’t feel like they have the opportunity to be active during COVID19. As a response to this we’d like to work with local communities to develop free activities in local parks and open spaces over the summer into September/October as a way of providing more opportunities for our residents to be move more. Get in touch

Active Calderdale are calling out to Sports or Physical Activity Providers. Are you a sports club or physical activity provider who is now delivering classes through social media? If so please get in touch with links and details so we can share your sessions with local residents looking to get active. Get in touch

Have your say on health and care services Healthwatch Calderdale is gathering feedback about the experiences of anyone who have had contact with, or tried to contact, health and social care services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Take the survey

Guidance to help vulnerable individuals, groups and communities This document provides a summary of the main guidance produced to help vulnerable individuals, groups and communities to protect themselves and others from COVID-19, and to manage the impact of shielding and social distancing. Read it here

Sport England Community Emergency Fund Sport England are making a £20 million Community Emergency Fund available immediately for local club and community organisations who provide sports and physical activity. Apply now to bid for grants between £300 and £10,000. Full details

Need some support? If you or someone you know is struggling with isolation, financial hardship or cannot get out for essential provisions during this difficult time there are people working across Calderdale who can help. Apply here

Disability Partnership Calderdale Special Edition newsletter – Coronavirus list useful resources Disability Partnership Calderdale have compiled a directory of outlets that deliver food to vulnerable individuals and local volunteer support groups in Calderdale. Read it here

Events and What’s On

Lead the Way July 2020 eBulletin The latest Lead the Way eBulletin is out with helpful tips on coming out of lockdown, wearing masks in public places, a few surveys and a mention of their virtual movie nights, arts/crafts, cooking, wellbeing check sessions that you can take part in. Read here

Pennine Magpie “Life in Lockdown” short film Pennine Magpie have put a short film together with highlights of what they have been up to while in lockdown. View this uplifting, touching video to see how they have flourished during these challenging times! View film

CREW Heart Support Group Bulletin – Walk around Valley This week’s CREW Heart Support Group Bulletin features a self guided 4 mile walk around Shibden Valley. The walk is marked as Grade 2 (easy walk with gradual uphill grading) and should last approximately 2.5 hours. View the walk

The Pulse Bulletin, Latest CREW Heart Support Group newsletter The Pulse Bulletin introduces their hub exercise instructors and walk leaders, has healthy recipes, walks and useful information. Read newsletter

The Secret World of the Brontes – Short film by Gill Carpenter Gill Carpenter from Halifax Central Library Local Studies has made another fascinating local history film. This short film is about a little known facet of the the Brontes’ childhood. View

Virtual Ancestry Sessions – 20 July – 27 August with Calderdale Libraries Would you like some help with researching your family history? Our virtual Ancestry sessions could be just the thing that you are looking for. Find out more

Macmillan 2019 Annual Report available to view The Macmillan 2019 Annual Report is released and contains information about the organisation’s achievements and milestones of the past year. Read it here

Calderdale Forum 50 Plus Newsletter July 2020 Welcome to the latest Newsletter from the Calderdale 50+ forum. Calderdale Forum 50 Plus aims to represent and promote the collective voice of people over the age of 50 in Calderdale by: Communication, Campaigning, Influencing, Encouraging and Empowering. Read newsletter

The Space @ Field Lane – Latest Newsletter The first issue of the news bulletin from The Space @ Field Lane is out. Since the centre had to close its doors due to Covid-19, this newsletter has been compiled as an online community. Read it here

Food for Life Get Togethers Small Grants Programme Relaunched Food for Life Get Togethers harnesses the power of good food to connect and bring together people of all ages and from different backgrounds. We’re offering small grants of £150 from June 2020 to April 2021. The grants are to support community led food growing, cooking and sharing activity and Get Togethers... How to apply…

Latest Macmillan Information Service Newsletter and First Steps Programme The newest Macmillan services newsletter for July is out with information regarding support groups including the Virtual Walking Group this Thursday 2nd July at 1pm... Read here

Safely sharing space in our countryside Calderdale Council is reminding visitors to the borough’s outdoor spaces or countryside sites to act responsibly and respect the local environment, people and animals. Read more

Covid 19 A message for all our Communities As the rules around lockdown continue to be relaxed we would like to remind all communities … Read message

Useful information regarding eased Lockdown Restrictions and Shielding On Tuesday, the government sent out new guidelines on lockdown restrictions. It is important to remember that although some restrictions have been eased, this is not seen as the end of social distancing. More info

Welcome to the Summer 2020 Edition of Grow Calderdale News! The latest Grow Calderdale Summer 2020 newsletter is out, packed with help and tips on gardening and growing, broken down by month from June to August, gardening events, allotment information, not forgetting wildlife and tasty seasonal recipes. Read newsletter

SAFER Project: Scams And Frauds Education for Residents by WYTS West Yorkshire Trading Standards SAFER Project (Scams And Frauds Education for Residents), has been helping older people and vulnerable adults across the five districts of West Yorkshire protect themselves from scams, frauds and doorstep crime over the last six years. The Safer Project delivers FREE informal, interactive and engaging community workshops on a number of topics. Learn more

MHA Huddersfield Live at Home July 2020 Newsletter The latest MHA Huddersfield Live at Home newsletter is out, packed with news, events, information and inspiration. The scheme is still taking on referrals for new members so get in touch. Read newsletter

Let’s go to Toffee Town! Virtual tour with Calderdale Museums This week why not take a trip to Toffee Town, a brand new online exhibition all about the history of toffee giant Mackintosh now live on our website! Take the virtual tour

The recent past and the future of the Phoenix Shed Before we came to the lockdown, the Phoenix Shed had been doing some amazing things in the local community. The trustees of The Shed are having to deal with the way forwards and to address this they are considering how this can be achieved, in keeping with the Government’s guidelines, with help from the UK Men’s Sheds Association. Read more

Staying Well Telephone Befriending Service for adults in Calderdale Sometimes just a brew and a chat would just do and the Staying Well Hub team have found a way to bring this simple yet vital service back. Isolation has never been such a concern and risk as it currently is but a chat with a Volunteer Befriender can make all the difference to someone who is lonely. Read more

Government launches coronavirus Test and Trace service The Government has announced the launch of its new Test, Trace (and Isolate) initiative, with effect from 9am on Thursday 28 May 2020. Find out more

Lower Valley Family support team is there for you! The Lower Valley Family support team have put a cheerful video together in the hope to lift your spirits and to remind you that they are still there for you. See the video

Skillshop daily Live fitness sessions and Quiz themed show Skillshop introduce their daily fitness sessions through their Facebook page. The sessions run every morning at 10:30 am, you are welcome to join from the safety of your home. Join here

Children & Young People

The Cricket Asylum foundation free Summer Activity Camps The Cricket Asulym foundation will be running free summer activity camps aimed at 7 to 11 year old children. There will be fun Cricket games and activities, run by qualified coaches. Food will be provided. Booking info

Summer Reading Challenge 2020 – Silly Squad with Calderdale Libraries! Join the Silly Squad online! Take part in the Summer reading challenge, play games, earn points and unlock badges to show your progress! The Challenge is open from now until September. Take part!

The Youth System – Summer Holiday Club for boys and girls aged 5-13 The Youth club is a holiday club based at Forest Cottage in Ovenden, in association with the OSCA foundation, running through the Summer 2020 break, for children aged 5 – 13 years of age. Apply to join

ChatHealth, a confidential text messaging service for children, young people and families Healthy Futures Calderdale has introduced a new way for school-aged children and young people and families to access advice and support about any physical health or emotional wellbeing. Learn more

Chat, a new service from C&K Careers for 13-24 year olds and their parents in the Calderdale area Whatever is on your mind, from school to college to apprenticeships, money, CVs, jobs … get information, advice, support and guidance on the phone, by email or Facebook chat from careers advisers. Access service

COVID-19 Health and Wellbeing Resources for Families from Healthy Futures Calderdale Helping children and young people cope with the information and changes related to the Coronavirus can be a huge challenge. From school closures and social distancing to increased awareness of infection and hygiene, there is a lot for children and families to process. Read the guide

Inclusive online virtual dance classes from Flamingo Chicks Calderdale Disability Sports inclusive dance partner, Flamingo Chicks have created new, free, professional online classes that will help get SEND children & young people moving and are also linked to the curriculum. Access it here

Health and Staying Well

Virtual dance classes with the Curious Motion The Curious motion are running weekly online dance classes, over Zoom for anyone who is interested. The classes run in blocks and you need to book yourself in. Take a look and decide which one is for you! Join the classes

Together Housing Calderdale support for people over 60 If you live in Calderdale and need support to continue living independently in your own home and are aged 60 or over – we may be able to offer some FREE help and support. The length and amount of support will vary depending on your personal needs. Learn more

Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale is still open for business during COVID-19 Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale may have closed its face to face service but we are still offering FREE support for residents wanting to quit smoking via telephone or by our online quit tool. Access the service

Project RESET – COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Project RESET is for anyone affected by COVID19 and who is struggling in terms of their mental health and wellbeing. Regardless of the reason, we are here to help, support & alleviate any concerns or worries you may be experiencing. Access it here

Safespace Calderdale, out of hours support for emotional distress by Healthy Minds Safespace is Calderdale’s out of hours support service for people in emotional distress and is run by Healthy Minds. Safespace is now open every evening to ensure that people have access to support, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

Hear for You – A COVID-19 support line for Calderdale by Overgate Hospice Overgate Hospice has been continuing to provide care throughout the coronavirus outbreak, with staff remaining committed to providing the very best end-of-life care as well ensuring every patient maintains their independence and dignity, right to the end. Overgate is launching a new telephone service to offer support and advice during this difficult time. Read more

Staying Safe Domestic Abuse Support – Coronavirus (COVID 19) If you are affected by any aspect of Domestic Abuse Calderdale’s Staying Safe team can help by providing telephone support including domestic abuse support, safety advice and access to legal advice. Read more

COVID-19 Safeguarding in Calderdale Safeguarding risks may increase during isolation for vulnerable children and adults. Some people try to take advantage of others through scamming or financial abuse. Children may spend more time online making them more vulnerable to online bullying, sexual grooming, abuse and exploitation. Read more

Changes to Sexual Health Service provision Queue and wait clinics are suspended until further notice. If you require our service you must ring clinic on 01422 261370 or 261365 to be triaged over the phone and an appointment will be offered where appropriate. More info

Active Calderdale Support for Sports and Physical Activity Providers Are you are finding creative ways to stay active and run your groups? Do you all still do the activity separately/virtually at the same time as you’d usually do it together? Share what you’re doing on Twitter and Instagram using #ActiveCdale and inspire others to join you. Read here

Employment and Volunteering

Local RSPCA first ever Digital Cat Show for Cats in Urgent Need August 16 We’re about to launch our first-ever Virtual Cat Show which will help us to raise much-needed funds for the animals in our care, like Katie – a sweet 11-month-old cat who arrived with a terrible eye condition requiring surgery and ongoing care. Join us!

Gambling support training for frontline staff and volunteers from Citizens Advice Citizens Advice Calderdale are offering support in the form of training to deal with gambling addiction. Our Gambling Support trainer, Colin Bland, has produced a short awareness video to help anyone interested in the issues around gambling. Learn more

Financial support for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to respond to coronavirus (COVID-19) The government has pledged £750 million to ensure VCSE can continue their vital work supporting the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including £200 million for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, along with an additional £150 million from dormant bank and building society accounts. Details

Covid-19 funding available for Voluntary and Community Sector organisations Many Voluntary and Community Sector organisations in Calderdale can claim grants made available by the government in response to the coronavirus emergency. These are being administrated by the Business rates team. Find out more

VSI Alliance Announcement – COVID-19 list of useful resources All staff at the VSI Alliance are available remotely to support you and your organisation at this time with various aspects of your work, along with providing key information and resources. For support/advice, please contact [email protected], or click for more

VSI Alliance Announcement – Key questions in funding applications We know how daunting it can be writing funding bids, especially if you haven’t got much experience, so here are a few tips on the information you should be thinking about and that funders would normally be expecting to see. Read more

#RescueYourRescue Nationwide fundraising appeal. Please help the RSPCA Wade Street rehoming centre Lintbells and Peter Purves launch #RescueYourRescue – a nationwide emergency fund-raising appeal that will urgently help pet rescue charities affected by COVID-19 – including RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & Branch. Read more

Food Banks in Calderdale During this unprecedented time, Calderdale’s food banks, which are mainly led by volunteers, are relying on the kindness of our communities even more than usual. All food and financial donations will be very gratefully received by the food banks to help them top up their supplies. Can you help?

Virtual Volunteer Hub Look online for how to contact groups in your area. We are creating a directory of groups who are working locally to help people who need support. We will post updates on here as we get them. Details

Coronavirus and Volunteering – how you can help Due to overwhelming offers of help across Calderdale there is now a volunteering hub in place to support those in need during the Coronavirus situation. Information

St. Augustine’s Community Appeal St. Augustine’s is providing daily phone advice, takeaway lunches, a food parcel delivery service, online English Language tuition and accommodation support. Next up is the making and delivery of 300 activity packs. Can you help?

Latest Jobs Click here - Jobs and apprenticeships on our Latest Jobs page or for jobs below click on the jobs below to find out more

 Volunteering Development Officer Vacancy - VSI Alliance – Closing date August 28th 2020  Part Time Caretaker position at West Vale Primary School – Closing date August 21st 2020  FREE Online courses for individuals with low household income  Bank/Relief Enabler – Pennine Magpie  Apprentice Equine Groom Level 2 – Long Lover Livery Ltd  Pennine Magpie recruiting new Trustees – various roles

Work Clubs in Lower Valley - Check whether open during COVID_19

 Fridays - 12pm-2pm: Job Club at The Space @ Field Lane, HD6 3JT

Local Sports Centres - Check whether open during COVID_19

 Brighouse Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre – Tel. 01422 288068  Halifax Swimming Pool - Tel. 01422 366624  Sowerby Bridge Pool - Tel. 01422 288078  Northbridge Leisure Centre - Tel. 01422 341527  Inspire Centre – Tel. 01422 357357  Lightcliffe Academy – Tel: 01422 200499

Local Cinemas and Theatres - Check whether open during COVID_19 Vue Halifax – The Rex Cinema - Hebden Bridge Picture House – The Victoria Theatre Square Chapel Centre for the Arts – Halifax Playhouse – King Cross Library Film Club

Want to know what’s going on in other parts of Calderdale? We link to lots of groups and services in your area and try to bring information about events and activities together in one place. Did you know there are blogs covering the Central Halifax, Halifax North & East and Upper Valley areas too? And regular updates!

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